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EPCOT Readies 2026 Flower & Garden Festival With New Merch Preview and Topiary Installations

Disney’s latest updates emphasize character‑branded gear with Passholder exclusives that require ID at purchase.

Overview

  • The festival runs March 4 through June 1, bringing seasonal food, gardens and the Garden Rocks concert series to EPCOT.
  • Disney previewed Orange Bird and Spike the Bee collections, featuring Minnie ears with a detachable bow, a pastel Spirit Jersey with a matching bag, multiple Loungefly styles and a Vintage Orange Bird button‑up slated to debut mid‑festival.
  • Annual Passholder‑only items include a t‑shirt, hat, crossbody bag, limited‑release pins, a mug and a magnet, with purchases limited to Passholders who present a valid Pass in the My Disney Experience app plus a government‑issued photo ID.
  • On‑site prep has accelerated with topiaries now in place across the park, including Moana, Groot, Kermit and Miss Piggy, Princess Tiana, the Seven Dwarfs, Mickey & Friends, butterflies, geese and Figment.
  • Spike’s Pollen‑Nation Exploration scavenger hunt returns with maps sold for about $11.99 plus tax and prize redemption at Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler, while Garden Rocks dining packages are promoted as the reliable way to secure reserved concert seating.